In the sweltering Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton shared his unexpected approval of Kevin Magnussen's contentious race tactics. The race saw Magnussen employ a
. The race saw Magnussen employ aggressive strategies to defend positions, actions that sparked both criticism and a strategic advantage for his team.
Kevin Magnussen’s day was marred by multiple challenges, including 25 seconds of cumulative penalties for infractions such as track limit violations and risky maneuvers against competitors, notably Lewis Hamilton. Despite the controversies swirling around his racecraft, Magnussen’s tactics were pivotal in a crucial phase of the race.
The tactical narrative began when Magnussen’s Haas teammate, Nico Hulkenberg, inadvertently cut a chicane. This incident caused Magnussen to lose the advantage of DRS, making him susceptible to attacks from behind, namely from Mercedes’ Hamilton. The ensuing laps saw Magnussen adopting an intensely defensive strategy.
Facing the pressure, Magnussen said:"Instead, I was really vulnerable to Lewis. Started fighting with him like crazy and I had to just create the gap like I did in Jeddah.
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